Tony Gonzalez is retired from the NFL and now seems one step closer to making that decision permanent.

CBS Sports announced Tuesday that the longtime tight end has joined the network, including a capacity as an analyst The NFL Today, the network's Sunday pre-game show.

"Having just stepped off the playing field, Tony brings a fresh and insightful perspective," said CBS Sports chairman Sean McManus in a statement. "As a future Hall of Famer, we are excited for him to share his knowledge, experiences and opinions with our viewers. Tony was one of the most respected and hardworking players in the NFL and a tremendous teammate. We look forward to him bringing these attributes to CBS Sports."

Gonzalez just completed a 17-year career split between the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons. He was a 14-time Pro Bowler and set a slew of receiving records, including all the major marks for tight ends.

In a recent interview with ESPN, Gonzalez had hinted he might be open to returning to the field in 2014 but probably as a late-season roster addition and only if the Falcons looked like potential Super Bowl contenders.

Gonzalez's addition also came with the news that CBS is parting with longtime analysts and Hall-of-Fame players Dan Marino and Shannon Sharpe.

"Dan and Shannon are true Hall of Famers on the field and in front of the camera. As they pursue other professional opportunities, we thank them for their hard work and dedication and wish them nothing but the best," said McManus.

CBS has further ramped up its NFL presence this offseason, recently committing to air eight NFL games on Thursday nights during the 2014 season.